Grand View Christian School in Des Moines, IA offers co–ed education for grades PK through 12 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 706 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 40 teachers.
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Grand View Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for having one of the largest student enrollments.
The school operates under an Other religious affiliation and serves families seeking PK–12 private schooling in the Des Moines suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grand View Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
706 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Engaging the mind, igniting the spirit, and transforming the world
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand View Christian School's ranking?
Grand View Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Grand View Christian School?
The application deadline for Grand View Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grand View Christian School is One School Global Des Moines Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
2107 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3433
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3433
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1425 Copper Creek Dr.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1265 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 262-8025
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 262-8025
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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